CompTIA Security+
Overview
Course Objective
On course completion, you will be able to:
• Identify strategies developed by cyber adversaries to attack networks and hosts and the
counter measures deployed to defend them.
• Understand the principles of organizational security and the elements of effective
security policies.
• Know the technologies and uses of cryptographic standards and products.
• Install and configure network- and host-based security technologies.
• Describe how wireless and remote access security is enforced.
• Describe the standards and products used to enforce security on web and
communications technologies.
• Identify strategies for ensuring business continuity, fault tolerance, and disaster
recovery.
• Summarize application and coding vulnerabilities and identify development and
deployment methods designed to mitigate them.
Who Should Attend
Prerequisites
• CompTIA NeNetworking and administrative skills in Windows-based TCP/IP networks and familiarity with other operating systems, such as OS X, Unix, or Linux.
Recommended prerequisites:
• CompTIA Network+
Training Calendar
Intake
Duration
Program Fees
Module
Module 1 - Comparing Security Roles and Controls
• Compare and Contrast Information Security Roles
• Compare and Contrast Security Control and Framework
Module 2 - Explaining Threat Actors and Threat Intelligence
• Explain Threat Actor Types and Attack
Module 3 - Performing Security Assessments
• Assess Organizational Security with Network Reconnaissance
Tools
• Explain Security Concerns with General Vulnerability Types
• Summarize Vulnerability Scanning Techniques
• Explain Penetration Testing
Module 4 - Identifying Social Engineering and Malware
• Compare and Contrast Social Engineering Techniques
• Analyze Indicators of Malware-Based
Module 5 - Summarizing Basic Cryptographic Concepts
• Compare and Contrast Cryptographic Ciphers
• Summarize Cryptographic Modes of Operation
• Summarize Cryptographic Use Cases and Weaknesses
• Summarize Other Cryptographic
Module 6 - Implementing Public Key Infrastructure
• Implement Certificates and Certificate Authorities
• Implement PKI.
Module 7 - Implementing Authentication Controls
• Summarize Authentication Design Concepts
• Implement Knowledge-Based Authentication
• Implement Authentication Technologies
• Summarize Biometrics Authentication Concepts
Module 8 - Implementing Identity and Account Management Controls
• Implement Identity and Account Types
• Implement Account Policies
• Implement Authorization Solutions
• Explain the Importance of Personnel Policies
Module 9 - Implementing Secure Network Designs
• Implement Secure Network Designs
• Implement Secure Switching and Routing
• Implement Secure Wireless Infrastructure
• Implement Load Balancers
Module 10 - Implementing Network Security Appliances
• Implement Firewalls and Proxy Servers
• Implement Network Security Monitoring
• Summarize the Use of SIEM
FAQs
General Questions:
Q: What is the CompTIA Security+ course about?
A: The CompTIA Security+ course equips participants with the skills to install and configure systems to secure applications, networks, and devices. It also covers threat analysis, risk mitigation, and compliance with policies, laws, and regulations. The course prepares learners for the CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 certification exam.
Q: Who should attend this course?
A: This course is ideal for IT professionals in roles such as security engineer, security consultant, information assurance technician, junior auditor, penetration tester, security administrator, systems administrator, and network administrator.
Q: What are the prerequisites for this course?
A: Participants should have networking and administrative experience with Windows-based TCP/IP networks and be familiar with other operating systems like macOS, Unix, or Linux. CompTIA Network+ is recommended but not required.
Q: How long is the course?
A: The course duration is 5 days.
Q: What key topics are covered in this course?
A: Topics include security roles and controls, threat intelligence, vulnerability assessment, social engineering, cryptography, PKI, authentication and identity management, secure network and host design, application and cloud security, incident response, digital forensics, risk management, and cybersecurity resilience.
Q: Will I receive a certification after completing the course?
A: This course prepares you for the CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 exam. To earn the official certification, you must pass the CompTIA Security+ exam separately.
Program Content & Skills:
Q: What is the CompTIA Security+ course about?
A: The CompTIA Security+ course provides foundational cybersecurity skills focused on securing networks, applications, and devices. It covers threat analysis, risk mitigation, incident response, and compliance with policies and regulations. The course prepares participants for the CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 certification exam.
Q: Who should attend this course?
A: This course is ideal for IT professionals in security and administrative roles, such as Security Engineers, Security Administrators, Systems Administrators, Network Administrators, Security Consultants, Information Assurance Technicians, and Junior Penetration Testers.
Q: What are the prerequisites for this course?
A: It is recommended that participants have basic networking and administrative knowledge, including experience with Windows-based TCP/IP networks and familiarity with other operating systems like macOS, Linux, or Unix. CompTIA Network+ is also recommended.
Q: How long is the course?
A: The course duration is 5 days.
Q: What key topics are covered in this course?
A: Topics include security roles and controls, threat intelligence, social engineering, cryptography, PKI, authentication and access management, secure network design, host and application security, cloud security, incident response, digital forensics, risk management, and cybersecurity resilience.
Q: Will I learn about real-world cybersecurity techniques?
A: Yes, the course provides hands-on exposure to practical security tools, technologies, and real-world scenarios to help you effectively protect IT environments and respond to threats.
Q: Will I receive a certification after completing the course?
A: This course prepares you for the CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 certification exam. To earn the official certification, you must pass the exam separately.
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